Days Gone Remastered

Like Sony's other remasters, those who own the original on PS4 can upgrade to the remaster. Considering all the new modes, it's not a bad deal—especially if you love Days Gone.

Days Gone Remastered is the definitive way to play one of the most divisive games from the PlayStation library. Sony, it’s time to think about Days Gone 2.

Days Gone Remastered takes Bend's epic open world survival adventure and makes it look and play better than ever before. Even better, on top of visual improvements and DualSense support, there's a whole new mode that makes it easy to jump in for a bout of exhilarating horde action. It's a no-brainer for those who are eligible for a cheap upgrade, and the best way for newcomers to experience the game for the first time.

For those who have already sampled the grim delights of Days Gone on PS4, paying £10 for the definitive version of one of 2019’s most underrated open world adventures that brings with it a hugely entertaining and worthwhile horde mode, seems like a bargain to me. As for the rest of the package, it really did surprise me just how well Bend Studio’s most marquee effort has endured, offering up a smart take on both open world game design and the zombie apocalypse more broadly that other developers have struggled to match. Put simply, if you haven’t played Days Gone before, this is the point where...

There’s a common misconception that the original Days Gone was a failure. It wasn’t at all. It sold a respectable number of copies and generated a solid following. However, it did fall off the radar pretty quickly and gamers moved on. Happens all the time. For anyone who missed it back in 2019, Days Gone Remastered is the best version of a game that’s definitely better than its reputation suggests. Its implementation on PS5 is very well done, and the new game modes are interesting to spend time with. With a haunting open world to explore, a substantial narrative and excellent combat, Days Gone...

As it stands, Days Gone Remastered is easily the best way to experience Bend Studio's open world zombie game. The new content, upgraded performance, and PS5 DualSense support make the game worth $10 upgrade, and those that have never played it before can rest assured that Days Gone Remastered is worth checking out.

Days Gone Remastered is definitely the best way to experience Bend Studio's zombie adventure, and while there are a few issues, it's still a great single-player story with strong combat.

Overall, Days Gone Remastered is a solid upgrade for the game. The core game remains divisive, but with the right mindset, it can make the ride more enjoyable.

Days Gone Remastered brings the dead to life on PlayStation 5 Pro without compromising image quality for performance on top of a brand new Horde Assault game mode and all of the base games DLC.

Perhaps more so than any other Sony game of the PS4 generation, time has been kind to Days Gone. What was once a mocked, borderline broken open worlder is now stable, expanded, and backed by enthusiasts.

In an era of remasters and remakes flooding the gaming market, Days Gone Remastered emerges as Sony’s latest attempt to breathe new life into an underappreciated post-apocalyptic adventure. This review of Days Gone Remastered examines whether the technical improvements and new features justify another journey through Freaker-infested Oregon, or if this remaster is merely a cosmetic upgrade to an otherwise familiar experience.